Christian people claim to follow the example Jesus set for us. Unfortunatly we don't always behave like we know we should. Why is there a difference between what we say we believe and how we act? Just like the classic game "Follow the Leader" living in the spirit means we are constantly refocusing our minds on what God would want us to do.

(Recorded August 3rd, 2008)

Join us in a special Sunday message about Vacation Bible School, it's importance to our youth, and why we do it!

( Recorded July 20th, 2008 )

Pastor Sam talks about how we as people and as Christians should follow scripture that puts in place the priorities we all face from day to day and week to week.

( Recorded June 22nd, 2008 )

Recently our youth went on a trip to Creation Fest '08. Here Youth Pastor Allen shares their experiences, the impact it had on the youth, and how we can all share Jesus no matter our age differences.

( Recorded June 7th, 2008 )

Yogi Best fills in for Pastor Sam and gives a beautifully inspiring message about our troops, as well as what Christ has to say about giving lives for others.

( Recorded June 1st, 2008 )

In his new series, Pastor Sam gives us the credibility of the Bible-- evidence of it's truthfullness, those who have seeked out it's flaws and become followers of the faith, and illustrations from the Bible to show us it's accuracy throughout the ages.

( Recorded April 27th, 2008 )

In continuation of his "Feelings" series, Pastor Sam uses an account of what happened to Elijah, how that particular event affected Elijah, and how we can learn from what the Bible offers in the way of showing us how to stop feeling discouraged and depressed and instead rest and relax in order to feel better about ourselves.

( Recorded April 20th, 2008 )

Anger can be a real stumbling block in our day to day lives, but luckily there are alternatives for us to learn from and apply. Continuing in this series, Pastor Sam shows us how to master our anger through practical and Biblical principles so that we may live healthier, more Christ- like lives as a result.

( Recorded April 6th, 2008 )

In our busy, frenzied lives there just has to be a way to cope with the stress life has to throw at us. Pastor Sam illustrates biblical principles that help to separate the good stress and from the bad, so we can focus on our walk with God.

( Recorded March 30th, 2008 )

What does it really take to have the contentment we really need? Would you like peace? Pastor Sam explains how God's plan for us has these very questions in mind.

( Recorded March 23rd, 2008 )

Pastor Sam talks about Christ and the cross-- what was Jesus really thinking about on the cross, who was he thinking about, and why people were and are moved by Jesus and his love for us.

( Recorded March 16th, 2008 )

This week Pastor Sam talks about forgiveness and how it can cause relief when we offer up forgiveness whether it's to others or to God, the benefits, and the peace it can bring.

( Recorded March 9th, 2007 )

Ever wonder how it is that we are to declare the works of the Lord? This week Pastor Sam describes to us the ways in which we are instructed to share the works of Jesus.

( Recorded March 2nd, 2008 )

Pastor Sam illustrates further the concept of having good friendships, their benefits, and what the Bible has to say about them.

( Recorded Feb 24th, 2008 )

Friendships of faith can prove to be powerful, guiding our paths toward higher goals. In this continuation of his Friendship series, Pastor Sam illustrates some of the friendships forged in the New Testament and their results.

( Recorded Feb 10th, 2008 )

In this installment, Pastor Sam tells us what the Bible has to say about having and needing friends in our lives, and how this will impact our lives.

( Recorded Feb 3rd, 2008 )

We often pray for protection against the evil in the world. So why does evil still happen even when we try to keep it away? What is combating against our attempts to do good? This week we learn about several enemies we face everyday. But we also see that we have the equipment to fight and win our battles.

( Recorded Jan 27th, 2008 )

Pastor Sam explains the true value of life, being human, and loving those around us. Find out what it means to preserve life.

( Recorded Jan 20th, 2008 )

How to better serve yourself as a Christian in you faith, whether it be new or established, for the coming year is the theme of this message as Pastor Sam talks about topics such as being involved in being more Christ-like to walk more confidently in your faith.

( Recorded Dec. 30th, 2007 )

How great the joy of Christmas! Learn what was going on in the Bible surrounding Christ's birth, and how that was relevant then as it still is today.

( Recorded Dec. 23rd, 2007 )

Christmas is the perfect time of year for remembering that God sent His Son Jesus to us so that through His love for us we may live. Pastor Sam explains this further in detail so we can see exactly what it means to love and to give in love's sake.

( Recorded Dec. 16th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam talks to us about the peace sent to us so long ago named Jesus, and how we observe that peace around Christmas. He goes on to illustrate how that peace can also be shared with each other.

( Recorded Dec. 9th, 2007 )

In the final message in this series we look at the leaders and the characteristics that set them apart when faced with a big task. Commitment is always matched with some kind of action. We also see the responsibilities of the group being led.

( Recorded Nov. 25th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam delivers a message about taking time to be thankful. Also how being thankful can increase your own joy and happiness.

( Recorded Nov. 18th, 2007 ) 

 

Continuing the series on stewardship, we see that God trusts us with our bodies, time, abilities, possessions, and His Gospel.  We may think of giving money to a church when we think of giving to God, but Pastor Sam reminds us that God wants us to use all the resources he has given us to invest in eternal riches. Finally God promises us that if we are faithful in giving back to him, he will be faithful to pour out his blessings on our lives.

( Recorded Nov 4th, 2007 )

 

As we approach the two year aniversary of our faith building campaign,  Pastor Sam looks back at a message about stewardship and King Davids instructions on building the temple of the Lord.

( Recorded Oct. 28th 2007 )

In the final segment of the heaven focused series; we learn get some closing thoughts on heaven and what we have to look forward too.

( Recorded Oct. 21st, 2007 )

Building on the last two sermons, which focused on staying together and living in harmony, Pastor Sam shares a message about the benefits and blessings of participating in whatever we've committed to -  whether its our families, our work places, or our church's ministries.  The long term goals of working together harmoniously far outweigh the obstacles. 

( Recorded  Sept. 16th, 2007 )

In a piece of music each note must play in a certain order before you can have harmony. All the notes are equal but some must be played first and some notes must be played louder or softer. In the same way we must submit or give up a part of what we want to have order in our lives. Even though it is not a popular idea submission is not a sign of weakness but is required for cooperation.

( Recorded Sept. 9th, 2007 )

Being wise with our God-given resources means more than being frugal with our money. It also means finishing what we started and investing in what is really valuable. We also learn how increasing our dependence on God can encourage us through those time when our resources run low. Also we hear from our missionary to Brazil about his experience helping people with very little earthly wealth compared to the rest of us.

( Recorded Aug. 26th, 2007 )

This week message was a presentation about the movement of Christian education.  The guest speakers came on behalf of the Mohawk Valley Christian Education Foundation, and spoke to the church on their vision short-term and long term. 

( Recorded Aug. 19th, 2007 )

In part four of Pastor Sam's "Victorious Living" series, he focuses on the last verse of his key passage in Ephesians 6.  He makes it clear that the disciplines of victorious living not only include bible study and prayer, but actively sharing Christ.

( Recorded Aug. 12th 2007 )

Continuing on the challenge given in last week's message, Pastor Sam shares with us a practical concept -- victorious living will only come with discipline.

( Recorded July 29th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares with us a message about the victorious life, which, contrary to how we often feel, is attainable!  He concludes with a challenge -- we have to seek after and spend time with God to gain his strength to live a truly victorious life.

( Recorded July 22nd, 2007 )

After sharing with us an article about secular views on religion and God, Pastor Sam shares a message about how when we consider our Christian faith - what we believe, why we believe it, and why we stick with it - it is worth it.

( Recorded July 1st, 2007 )

Yogi Best speaks to us about reaching out beyond our church family to a hurting world. We see how God prepared people like Moses and then sent them to carry out his plan. Likewise, for us evangelism is an act of obedience to God.

( Recorded May 20th, 2007 )

In light of Mother's Day, Pastor Sam shares a message about how to treat the women in our lives and meeting their needs.  Using Proverbs 31 as a model, he explains that women have much to offer and should be respected, loved, and learned from.

( Recorded May 13th, 2007 )

Continuing in his series of messages "2-5-4-1," Pastor Sam shares a message about the first of the five life purposes, Worship.  After hearing a testimony from the architect who is working with CRBC on our building plan, he reminds us that everything we do for God is worship, and He is in the business of details.  He also reminds us that God is not so much concerned with the destinations and goals of our lives, but the journey we take to get there.

( Recorded May 6th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares with us a message on the second biblical mandate that CRBC holds to--the Great Commission.  While it may seem overwhelming, he shares how God has promised us all we need in order to possess a great commitment to the Great Commission.

( Recorded April 29th, 2007 )

With comparisons to the setting and people surrounding Jesus' proclamation of the commandment, Pastor Sam draws our attention to its original intentions:  our heart and how we love.

( Recorded April 22nd, 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares a motivating and re-focusing message.  He shares CRBC's purpose and what its focuses are:  two biblical mandates, five life purposes, four life covenants, and one goal.

( Recorded April 18th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares what things we have to be assured of since Christ indeed rose from the grave.  From our eternal efforts to our eternal security, he shares how nothing is in vain with Jesus Christ.

( Recorded April 8th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam asks thought- provoking questions in this Palm Sunday's message: are you expecting great things from God?  More so, are you attempting great things for Him?  While sharing how Jesus exceeded expectations and did not settle for anything less than what God wants, he points out that neither should we.

( Recorded April 1st, 2007 )

Substituting for Pastor Sam, Allen Christman brings a lesson about peer pressure. There are many forces in our lives that tell us how to act, make decisions, and relate with the world around us. Often these message can make sense and we can be pulled in many different directions at once. Allen relates the differences between what the crowd is telling us and what God promises us in his word.

( Recorded March 18th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares a message based on the Parable of the Farmer and The Seeds to help prepare us for sharing Christ with others.  He goes over the basic responses of those receiving the message and what to expect, and again reinforces the urgency to get His Message out.

( Recorded March 11th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam gives a message on sharing Christ and eternal destinations.  He shares with us God's truth about heaven and hell, and our responsibility to do the best we can with the great news that's changed our lives.

( Recorded March 4th, 2007 )

In his final message on treating each other like royalty, Pastor Sam shares about the importance of the churches attitude about singleness. While singleness is commonly looked at as being a stage a person goes through before marriage, the bible states that singleness can be a calling from God.

(Recorded Feb. 25th, 2007 )

Continuing in his series of sermons about the King and His Kingdom, Pastor Sam shares a message on raising your children like royalty.  He shares that not only should we celebrate their uniqueness, we also should balance the different responsibilities, all while ultimately looking to the Perfect Father and Perfect King as our example.

( Recorded Feb. 18th, 2007 )

In the second part of Pastor Sam's series on treating each other like royalty, we learn about treating our seniors with the respect and honor that they deserve. It is also a call to action for seniors. To continue to use their gifts, talents and wisdom to help those around them.

( Recorded Feb. 11th 2007 )

Pastor Sam shares the first of four relationship messages about being in the God's royal family.  Titled, "How to Treat Your Spouse Like Royalty," he conveys simple truths and tips on improving the quality of marriage by treating one another like a prince or princess of the King.

( Recorded Feb. 4th, 2007 )

As CRBC looks at the future of their building project, it is a good time to reflect on what our purpose is here on earth.  A look at the patriarchs, the first Christians, and other great leaders, demonstrate how stepping out on faith grew the kingdom of God.

( Recorded Jan. 28th, 2007 )

Pastor Sam gave a motivating message for the New Year about what real worship is about - surrendering to the King.  He shared how we are all royal children, and how God has an abundant life ahead for us this year.

( Recorded Jan. 7th, 2007 )